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Senator Mark Kelly criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's investigation into him, calling it performative and politically motivated, as the Pentagon escalates its review into Kelly over a video urging troops not to follow illegal orders, with Kelly alleging the investigation is an attempt to silence dissent among service members.
The Pentagon's watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to share sensitive military information about Yemen strikes posed security risks, violating Pentagon policy by using personal devices for official business, though he claimed the information was unclassified. The investigation was prompted by concerns over potential endangerment of US personnel and revealed that Hegseth shared detailed operational information in unsecured chats, raising questions about security protocols and accountability.